Also known as "Japanese laurels", these plants were much used by the Victorians in their shrubberies and greenhouses. The modern hybrids are more cheerful, having leaves strongly variegated with yellow. They can be used in window-boxes and in cool rooms as they tolerate a certain amount of neglect, poor light and drafts.
Mini-climate
Cool, filtered sun.
Size
These plants can reach 3-4 feet high. Plants of about 8 inch high are offered for sale.
Feeding
Feed with standard liquid fertilizer once a month in summer.
Potting
Repot every spring using soil-based potting mixture. Once plants are in 8 inch pots topdress instead.
Special points
Clean leaves regularly. Plants can be put outside in summer.
Mini-climate
Cool, filtered sun.
Size
These plants can reach 3-4 feet high. Plants of about 8 inch high are offered for sale.
Feeding
Feed with standard liquid fertilizer once a month in summer.
Potting
Repot every spring using soil-based potting mixture. Once plants are in 8 inch pots topdress instead.
Special points
Clean leaves regularly. Plants can be put outside in summer.
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